Word
blocker
A blocker is a person or thing that obstructs movement or prevents progress.
Meanings
A person or thing that impedes or prevents movement, progress, or access.
A player in sports, especially American football, whose primary role is to obstruct opponents to create an advantage for their teammates.
Definition
A blocker is something or someone that stands in the way, making it difficult or impossible for something else to move forward. This can refer to a physical object blocking a path or an issue that stops a project from continuing. In sports, a blocker is often a player whose job is to prevent an opponent from reaching a goal or a teammate.
Examples
- The fallen tree was a complete blocker on the road, so we had to find another route.
- In American football, a good blocker is essential for a running back to gain yards.
- My project hit a major blocker when the necessary permits were delayed for weeks.
- She acted as a blocker, preventing others from interrupting the speaker during her presentation.
- To finish the race, the lead cyclist had to maneuver around several other blockers ahead of him.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use 'blocker' when 'barrier' would be more appropriate for a general separating structure, whereas 'blocker' often implies an active obstruction to progress or movement.
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